Ransom Ridge
Neighborhood in Niles, Illinois
Cook County 60068, 60714
Older homes and expensive newer builds in Ransom Ridge
Split-level and ranch-style homes built in the late 50s and 60s predominately line the streets in Ransom Ridge, selling between $300,000 and $600,000. “In Park Ridge—homes are a little higher priced. People who want Park Ridge schools will gravitate to that section of Niles,” Milito says. “You can get a better house for less money.” However, New Traditional homes built as recently as 2021 are becoming more popular, selling between $775,000 and $1.3 million. Young trees sit along the sidewalks, planted at regular intervals and dropping leaves on short-clipped front yards in the fall. CAP Index gives this neighborhood an overall crime score of 2, compared to the national average of 4.
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Ransom Ridge's walkable neighborhood parks
When Ransom Ridge residents want to get outside, they can walk to one of the neighborhood parks in the community. Right in the center of the neighborhood, Greenwood Park’s green and light brown playground features three slides. The park also offers a basketball court. On the southern side of Ransom Ridge, Ni-Ridge Park’s playground has a little rock-climbing wall. In the winter, kids come here to sled down the hill. Park Ridge Soccer Club hosts games on the soccer fields. Just across Western Avenue, Woodland Park is also within walking distance of homes, even if it’s not officially part of Ransom Ridge. Despite its name, trees only line the perimeter of Woodland Park, so most of the park is open space filled with pickleball courts and soccer fields. Constructed in 2023, it offers newer amenities not included by most local parks, like cornhole boxes and table tennis. South of Ransom Ridge, golfers can perfect their swing at Park Ridge Country Club.
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Ransom Ridge's two school districts
Depending on where families live, students can attend one of two elementary and middle school districts that serve Ransom Ridge. Those living west of Greenwood Road and south of Bruce Drive are zoned for Park Ridge-Niles District 64, where they can attend Franklin Elementary School and Emerson Middle School. Both schools earn A-minus rankings from Niche.Those in the remaining portion of Ransom Ridge go to East Maine School District 63’s schools. V.H. Nelson Elementary School receives a B ranking, while Gemini Middle School earns a B-plus and ranks as the number one most diverse public middle school in Illinois. Students in this section of Ransom Ridge will go to Maine East High School. Generally, teenage students attend either Maine East High School or Maine South High School. Both schools earn A rankings from Niche.
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Niles's summer celebrations and fireworks
For the Fourth of July, Niles partners with Skokie to put on a parade and fireworks show. The villages give out special glasses to the first people who arrive at the fireworks to make the show pop even more, and people try to get their as early as possible to try and get these glasses. In September, Niles celebrates the end of summer with Niles Cruise Nights at Golf Mill Park. People can come to view the classic car show or listen to live music on the lawn.Dempster Street's restaurants and hospital
Ransom Ridge’s residential streets branch off Greenwood Road, which also links people with Dempster Street to the north. Buses run along Dempster, connecting residents with supermarkets and local restaurants, and Milito emphasizes that these buses are free to use. Though regional PACE buses require fares, Routes 410, 411 and 412 in Niles do not charge passengers. Because Dempster Street is a busier road throughout Niles, residents living along it may hear traffic as it passes. Just 1 mile west, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is just down Dempster Street, so residents on the northwestern side of Ransom Ridge may also hear the ambulances come and go. Downtown Chicago is 20 miles away, but the Dee Road Metra is about 1 mile away, connecting commuters with downtown. Chicago O’Hare is 6.5 miles from Ransom Ridge.
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Middle Eastern restaurants and Chicago deep-dish pizza
On the northern side of Ransom Ridge along Dempster Street, Al Bawadi Grill specializes in Middle Eastern and Palestinian cuisine with a menu featuring different kababs and baklava. Ornate curtains patterned with geometric shapes adorn the walls here and tables are lit by light fixtures with tassels hanging from them. Down Milwaukee Avenue, D’Agostino Pizza and Pub serves thin-crust and Chicago deep-dish pizza. Tony's Fresh Market is just down Greenwood Road from Ransom Ridge, about 1 mile away. Jewel-Osco and Trader Joe’s are about 1.5 miles south, just past the country club.
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Caroline Ernst
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marla Schneider
Marla Schneider
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 258-0591
297 Total Sales
2 in Ransom Ridge
$507K - $510K Price Range
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Mary Aloisio
Mary Aloisio
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(773) 365-9681
153 Total Sales
1 in Ransom Ridge
$475,000 Price
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Erik Schwab
Erik Schwab
Responds QuicklyCorcoran Urban Real Estate
(312) 957-7984
94 Total Sales
1 in Ransom Ridge
$570,000 Price
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Kathy Laudando
Kathy Laudando
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 272-1370
19 Total Sales
1 in Ransom Ridge
$445,000 Price
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Mark Minorczyk
Mark Minorczyk
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams ONEChicago
(877) 764-6036
186 Total Sales
1 in Ransom Ridge
$785,000 Price
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Amy De Rango
Amy De Rango
Responds QuicklyCompass
(224) 279-6599
249 Total Sales
1 in Ransom Ridge
$375,000 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Ni-Ridge Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Playground
Greenwood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ransom Ridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ransom Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ransom Ridge, Niles sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ransom Ridge, Niles over the last 12 months is $507,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$524,000
Median Sale Price
$507,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$507,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$302
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
879
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
1.00
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,557
Median Age
51
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,684
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,408
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.6%
College Graduates
39.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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